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Born : June 4, 1874<br>
'''Born''': June 4, 1874<br>
Deceased : May 22, 1933
'''Deceased''': May 22, 1933


Bishop of [[Diocese of Rochester (USA)|Rochester]], 1929-1933
Bishop of [[Diocese of Rochester (USA)|Rochester]], 1929-1933


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===Official blazon===


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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The first quarter shows the falls in the Genessee river, as a symbol for the city of Rochester. The third quarter shows a saltire with a shamrock, these symbolise St. Patrick (Saltire for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland), thepatron saint of the cathedral of Rochester. In the upper quarter of the salitre is a monogram and star for St. Mary. These are taken from the arms of his predecessor, [[Thomas Francis Hickey]]. In the lower half is a lily flower, bot for St. Joseph as well as for the 'Flower city' of Rochester.
The first quarter shows the falls in the Genessee river, as a symbol for the city of Rochester. The third quarter shows a saltire with a shamrock, these symbolise St. Patrick (Saltire for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland), thepatron saint of the cathedral of Rochester. In the upper quarter of the salitre is a monogram and star for St. Mary. These are taken from the arms of his predecessor, [[Thomas Francis Hickey]]. In the lower half is a lily flower, bot for St. Joseph as well as for the 'Flower city' of Rochester.
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The herons in the second quarter are a canting element for Hern, which may have been derived from Heron. The fourth quarter shows a pelican in her piety, a common Christian symbol for the Sacrament.
The herons in the second quarter are a canting element for Hern, which may have been derived from Heron. The fourth quarter shows a pelican in her piety, a common Christian symbol for the Sacrament.


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[[Literature]] : Olean Evening Herald February 20, 1929.
[[Heraldic literature - Ecclesiastical heraldry|'''Literature''']]: Olean Evening Herald February 20, 1929.


[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|O'Hern]]
[[Category:Roman Catholic bishops|O'Hern]]
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